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Multidisciplinary in nature, policy brings public health theory and research into the practical world to influence change and promote solutions toward health.

11.14.2017 Frost on a window pane obscuring the view outside

Preventing Utility Shut-off Related Deaths in Massachusetts

Cold weather kills. Utility shut-offs because of lack of payment do happen frequently in Massachusetts, though protection laws exist. From November 15 to March 15, heat cannot be shut off for non-payment.

Fellow Gilbert Benavidez

10.31.2017 Graph showing reasons for nonelderly adults being uninsured in 2016

“I’m uninsured because…”

Data from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that 98% of respondents do want health insurance, but lacked access.

Fellow Gilbert Benavidez

10.13.2017 a graph of increasing economic gains

Delaying School Start Times

Later school start times improve academic performance and mental and physical health for adolescents, as well as safety for the general public.

Fellow Madeline Bishop

10.12.2017 a graph of a number of people

The ACA and Narrow Networks for Mental Health

Data from provider networks in ACA marketplaces showed mental health care physicians were out-of-network almost 60% of the time, while primary care physicians were only out of network around 40% of the time.

Fellow Gilbert Benavidez